Humanities Teacher
Orchardside School, Enfield, EN1 4RL37 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teaching hours, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Orchardside School is purpose-built pupil referral unit for 11–16-year-olds who have been permanently excluded or who are at risk of being excluded from mainstream education. We believe that all children, whatever their starting point, have the right to be heard, understood and to be hopeful of their future. We provide education for KS3 & KS4 students on a long- and short-term basis.
Our students need staff with excellent subject knowledge and a preference for working with hard to reach, vulnerable children. We need staff who will care about students’ progress, and teachers who are able to support them with their personal development and wellbeing through education. Humanities is a well-loved and valued subject which is a pivotal subject in our student’s school life.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the Orchardside vision and values. We are looking for someone who is an excellent secondary phase Humanities teacher to lead a department of one other colleague.
We need someone who
- Has excellent pastoral skills and empathy particularly in developing effective working relationships with students.
- Has a belief in our Trauma Informed approach.
- Can re-motivate and enthuse students who have had a negative experience with education.
- Is resilient with a sense of humour and sees everyday as a fresh start.
- Is a team player who is keen to make a real difference in students’ lives.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking to appoint, for a September 2026 start, an innovative, talented and committed Humanities teacher to join our successful staff body. Our school is situated in an idyllic green area with excellent facilities. We are a trauma informed school and have attained the Bronze UNICEF award.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Orchardside School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 51 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orchardside School website
- Email address
- androulla.theodorou@orchardside.school
- Phone number
- 020 8353 4270
Pupil Referral Unit
Arranging a visit to Orchardside School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email androulla.theodorou@orchardside.school.
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